If you read the Abyssinian page, the Somali has the same busy mind. The difference is a plumed tail and a coat to comb weekly.
What differs from an Abyssinian
The CFA says the Somali is a longhaired variety of the Abyssinian, with a silky medium-length coat that is longer on the ruff, tummy and britches and fullest on the tail. Our Abyssinian page covers the short ticked coat. Both are busy, agenda-driven cats.
Weekly combing
The CFA says the coat is relatively tangle-free and resists matting, with weekly combing to remove dead hair and control shedding. Bathing is generally unnecessary unless the cat is shown, though oilier coats may benefit from occasional baths. A comb before drop-off is enough.
Active and water-curious
The CFA calls the Somali active, curious, bold and highly intelligent, fond of interactive play, and often fascinated by water. It communicates mainly through body language. The four-level tower, cat tree and cat houses give a cat like that things to climb.
Medium to large
The CFA describes a well-proportioned medium to large cat that is solid and muscular. A Somali fits a tower level easily.
What 8 nights cost
Eight nights for one Somali is 8 x $35 = $280 on the 2026 rates. A second cat sharing is 8 x $30 = $240. Check-out is by 11:30 AM; afternoon pick-up is half of the nightly fee.
Health and records
The CFA advises asking breeders about renal amyloidosis in a cat's lines. If your Somali is on any medication, bring the dose in writing; medications are given at no extra charge. Rabies and FVRCP must be current.
Booking the stay
Use the Book / My Account link to send an online booking request, and upload your cat's vaccine records there. The kennel confirms every reservation, and a boarding agreement is signed once. Drop-off and pick-up run 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM every day. A busy cat like a Somali often does well with a morning drop-off, so it has the day to explore its tower. Tours are open 9 to 11 AM and 2 to 4 PM with no appointment.